Medical Supply Tech (Sterile Processing)

About the role

This position is located within the Sterile Processing Service in the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System at Bay Pines, FL. The Medical Supply Technician, works in support of the Sterile Processing Service (SPS) management team.

Responsibilities

• Receives contaminated critical and semi-critical RME in the decontamination area and may receive noncritical equipment in the decontamination area as well.
• Disassembles complex RME and determines the correct cleaning method, such as but not limited to ultrasonic cleaners, mechanical washers, cart washers and chemical cleaning/decontamination agents, as determined by manufacturer instructions.
• Removes soil, blood, tissue fragments, body fluids, and other contaminants by wiping, soaking, rinsing, and scrubbing.
• Assembles instruments; including the most complex sets, and other surgical items, by selecting appropriate items, trays, instruments, etc. and assembles them in the correct manner to ensure appropriate sterilization.
• Inspects, assembles, and determines the correct method and packaging for sterilization such as but not limited to steam, hydrogen peroxide, ETO, and high-level disinfecting scope re-processors.
• Lables all sterilized items correctly according to AAMI and VHA Directive 1116(2) standards.
• Performs and documents daily operational checks and records for all sterilization equipment.
• Builds the full complement of Operating Room case carts to include RME, implants, and disposable.
• Identifies suitable replacement if requested item is not available.
• Utilizes advanced functions of instrument tracking system.
• Provides guidance and training to staff members with less experience

Requirements

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Experience. Six months of experience that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work or provides an understanding of the work; or,
• Education. One year above high school that included at least 6 semester hours in health care related courses such as sterile processing, nursing assistant, hospital corpsman, and operating room and surgical technician courses or other courses related to the position; or,
• Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combination of experience and education are qualifying for entry level for which both education and experience are acceptable.